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Constitutional Council approves two new appointments to Court of Appeal

Constitutional Council approves two new appointments to Court of Appeal

The Constitutional Council (CC) has approved the appointment of two High Court judges as Justices of the Court of Appeal. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  7:31 pm
 AI workshop held at Temple Trees to enhance public service efficiency

AI workshop held at Temple Trees to enhance public service efficiency

A special workshop on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the public service into a more productive and efficient entity was held today (15) at Temple Trees. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  6:51 pm
9-year-old dies after becoming entangled in rope tied to cattle

9-year-old dies after becoming entangled in rope tied to cattle

A child around 9 years old has died on Saturday (June 14) after becoming entangled in a rope tied around a cow’s neck. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  5:54 pm
Several feared drowned after bridge collapses near Pune

Several feared drowned after bridge collapses near Pune

Multiple tourists are feared to have drowned after a bridge over the Indrayani River near Pune in Maharashtra collapsed on Sunday afternoon, Indian media reported. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  5:39 pm
Israel and Iran strike at each other as Trump issues warning to Iran

Israel and Iran strike at each other as Trump issues warning to Iran

Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump said the conflict could be easily ended while warning Tehran not to strike any U.S. targets. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  4:11 pm
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas

‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas

The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  3:41 pm
Three companies of Daya Gamage to be auctioned

Three companies of Daya Gamage to be auctioned

The Colombo Commercial High Court has ordered to publicly auction three companies allegedly belonging to former Parliamentarian Daya Gamage. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  2:34 pm
India orders inspection of Boeing 787s after Air India crash

India orders inspection of Boeing 787s after Air India crash

India’s aviation regulator has ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected after an Air India crash killed 270 people this week, the aviation minister said, adding the authorities were investigating all possible causes. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  2:25 pm
Tourist arrivals in June top 40,000

Tourist arrivals in June top 40,000

A total of 43,962 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in June, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  1:27 pm
Bodies of more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers returned to Kyiv after prisoner swap

Bodies of more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers returned to Kyiv after prisoner swap

More than 1,000 Ukrainian bodies have been handed back to Kyiv after a prisoner-of-war exchange - as Volodymyr Zelenskyy renews calls for sanctions. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  1:14 pm
Who will be the next Colombo Mayor? Decision tomorrow

Who will be the next Colombo Mayor? Decision tomorrow

The newly elected Colombo Municipal Council, following the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election on May 6, is scheduled to convene for its inaugural sitting tomorrow (16). MORE..

| June 15, 2025  12:43 pm
Amber weather warning for heavy rains issued for parts of Sri Lanka

Amber weather warning for heavy rains issued for parts of Sri Lanka

An Amber weather warning has been issued for heavy rains in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  12:17 pm
British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala

British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala

A British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India after running low on fuel last night. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  11:57 am
After day of nationwide protests, Trump’s military parade rolls through D.C.

After day of nationwide protests, Trump’s military parade rolls through D.C.

President Donald Trump‘s long-sought military parade rolled though the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary was marred by a day of violence and discord. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  11:47 am
Shooting incident reported in Kalubowila

Shooting incident reported in Kalubowila

Two unidentified individuals, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at a residence along Temple Road in Kalubowila, early this morning (15). MORE..

| June 15, 2025  10:45 am
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka

First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka

Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in the island, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  10:45 am
Seven killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India

Seven killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India

At least seven people were killed after a helicopter crashed in a remote part of Uttarakhand, India on Sunday, news agency PTI reported. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  9:51 am
President Anura Kumara returns after concluding official visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara returns after concluding official visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the island, a short while ago, following the conclusion of his official visit to Germany, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  9:34 am
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts

Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts

Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  9:11 am
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today

First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Dr Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  8:45 am
Special notice to Sri Lankans employed in Israel

Special notice to Sri Lankans employed in Israel

A special notice has been issued to Sri Lankans who are employed in Israel and currently in the country on holiday. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  8:29 am
Sri Lankan woman in Israel sustains injuries in attacks carried out by Iran

Sri Lankan woman in Israel sustains injuries in attacks carried out by Iran

A Sri Lankan woman residing in Bat Yam, Israel has sustained minor injuries in overnight attacks carried out by Iran, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  7:56 am
President Anura Kumara concludes official visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara concludes official visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has concluded his first official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  7:39 am
Woman shot and killed by husband in Medagama

Woman shot and killed by husband in Medagama

An incident has been reported where an individual had allegedly shot and killed his wife in Balagasara, Medagama, police stated. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  7:26 am
26 arrested with drugs at party organised through Facebook

26 arrested with drugs at party organised through Facebook

A total of 26 individuals have been taken into custody along with drugs during a raid conducted at a party which was organized through Facebook in Panadura, police stated. MORE..

| June 15, 2025  6:43 am